Oahu Bucket List
Mahalo for staying with us at The Imperial Hawaii Resort!
To help you get the most out of your visit, we’ve put together an Oahu Bucket List featuring the island’s top attractions, hidden gems, and must-try activities. Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or relaxation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There’s so many things to do, you may not get them done in one trip! Discover how to receive a $299 BONUS WEEK with our Imperial Hawaii Vacation Club and save on your next vacation.
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Attend Cirque du Soleil ‘Auana – a Hawai’i-inspired production featuring a cast of powerful acrobats, talented musicians and singers, and profound hula dancers. Book here and receive an exclusive Imperial Hawaii Resort discount This amazing show is held in an intimate theater setting, just blocks from the Imperial.
Take a morning coffee cruise along the coastline of Waikiki on a beautiful wooden yacht, The Vida Mia. Cruise the coast at sunrise with a cup of freshly roasted Kona coffee in your hand and a hearty selection of fresh pastries and breakfast items. Multiple morning timelines are available, and this activity is walkable from the Imperial. Take an oceanside stroll to the Ala Wai Harbor and The Vida Mia is located in slip number 499 on the ocean side. Get an exclusive Imperial Hawaii Resort discount by booking here Type in IMPERIALGUEST15 at the bottom of your reservation for a 15% discount.
Learn hula, take an ukulele lesson, or make a fresh flower lei at The Imperial Hawaii Resort- News & Events in Honolulu, Hawaii | Imperial Hawaii Resort
Attend a block party in Waikiki- Upcoming Block Festivals
Visit the Waikiki Aquarium- Waikīkī Aquarium
Visit the Honolulu Zoo- Honolulu Zoo: Hawaii Indigenous Species | Best Family Experience
Makapu’u Point Lighthouse Trail- Division of State Parks | Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail
Drive an ATV through Jurassic Park- Imperial Excursions – View Page
Horseback ride with an ocean view- Oahu Horseback Tours | Ride Into the Beauty of Oahu
Attend a parade in Waikiki- visit Aloha Festivals or Oahu Events Calendar: Shows, Exhibits, Festivals & More | Go Hawaii
Try shave ice a block from the Imperial- Lahaina Shave Ice | Shaved Ice Shop in Honolulu, HI or try a North Shore Popular Location Matsumoto Shave Ice
Visit the Dole Plantation- Dole Plantation|Hawaii’s Complete Pineapple Experience
Hike the Diamond Head (Advance reservations required) – gostateparks.hawaii.gov/diamondhead
Go to the Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden- Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden | Department of Parks and Recreation
See the Halona Blowhole- https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pmdp6YAGMXHJgzij9
Go on a catamaran or sunset cruise – visit our Imperial booking site and click CATAMARAN under the categories for different choices:-Imperial Excursons – View Page
Go to Polynesian Cultural Center- Polynesian Cultural Center Website
Tour Pearl Harbor National Memorial- Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tours, Pearl Harbor National Memorial – Recreation.gov
Hike Manoa Falls- https://hawaiitrails.ehawaii.gov/trails/#/trail/mnoa-falls-trail/225 Watch a video about this hike here: A walk in Manoa Falls
Take surf lessons at the surf school located in the Imperial building- Ty Gurney Surf School – Surf Lessons in Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii (Receive 15% discount when you ask for the Imperial Discount)
Watch a free Hula Show on the beach in Waikiki- The Kuhio Beach Hula show is presented every Tuesday & Saturday at 6:30-7:30, except for March 28, 2026 & April 25, 2026 when Kalakaua is closed to traffic.
Swim with sharks- Imperial Excursions- view page for shark cage diving
Sail on Kamoauli – a Native Hawaiian, locally owned, double-hulled Polynesian canoe! Enjoy an immersive cultural and educational experience – visit our Imperial booking site and type Kamoauli under keywords –Imperial Excursons – View Page
Attend a luau- visit our Imperial booking site and click LUAU under the categories for different choices: Imperial Excursons – View Page
Visit The Byodo-In Temple, located at the foot of the Ko’olau Mountains in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. O’ahu’s Byodo-In Temple represents a smaller scale replica of the almost 1,000-year old Byodo-In Temple in Uji, Japan, which is a United Nations World Heritage Site and one of Oahu’s best kept secrets. https://byodo-in.com/
The bucket list is bigger than one trip, so why stop at just one vacation? Come back year after year with our Imperial Hawaii Vacation Club. Contact vpo@imperialofwaikiki.com or call (808) 921-7563 to learn more. Purchase prices start at $1,600 per week. Click here to find out more and finish off your bucket list.